"Is it possible that by our 'goodness' we are trying to earn God's love? Is it possible that we will receive love from our Creator only in exchange for our achievements and virtues? After all, isn't it true that the only possible exchange that can take place between God and a creature is receiving His forgiveness and His mercy 'in return' for surrendering our sins and misery to Him?"
(God Alone Suffices, pg. 106)
Too many times I have met women and men who strive to "make up" for their abortions.
"If I witness God will forgive me"
"If I do pro life work God will forgive me"
"If I say 3 rosaries a day God will forgive me"
If I...........
I love this quote from the book "God Alone Suffices" because it reminds us that while good works are something we should do, it is not a prerequisite of Gods forgiveness and mercy.
It is in surrendering our sin of our abortion in humility and trust that we obtain His love and mercy....
